"Oh my f**cking God" - Fans suspect a top exciting lightweight as Paddy Pimblett's next opponent after the Englishman uses his catchphrase

English UFC lightweight superstar Paddy Pimblett is one of the most viral and prominent fighters in his division - and he's not even in the top 10 yet. The massively popular Liverpool native's exciting fighting style and oddball personality had MMA fans eating out of his hands.

Case in point, 'Paddy The Baddy' fans are going crazy over a possible opponent Pimblett hinted at in a recent video uploaded on social media.

In the video, Pimblett spoke to the camera after a hard sparring session, saying:

"Nice end to the year, to be honest. I'm in good shape, about 84-85 kilos. People have been speculating if I am fighting this and that. I'm coming for that belt so I'm looking for higher-ranked fighters. I'm sure you'll see a fight announcement soon enough. I said yes, my opponent also said yes. We just need stuff signed. So, there's no discord, everyone. Like, comment, subscribe - and I'll see you at the top."

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As far as cryptic messages go, that subtle hint in the end is a stroke of genius. If you've missed it, the final sentence, "See you at the top", is the famous catchphrase of crowd favorite 'Iron' Michael Chandler. If this is true, then Pimblett is a sly marketing master. While we'll have to wait until 'Paddy the Baddy' makes the official announcement, fans are losing their minds over this scorching hot match-up, with @BiggistDickus saying:

"Oh my f**king God. @MikeChandlerMMA"

Meanwhile, @CombatCentres said:

"He’s told us without telling us. Smart."

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Comments on the video. [Screenshots courtesy: @Home_of_Fight on X]

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Michael Chandler on a possible fight with Paddy Pimblett: "That would be a fun fight for fans"

It seems fans are correct in their assumption that Michael Chandler will be Paddy Pimblett's next opponent. In a recent interview with LucyBlock, Chandler spoke about what he thinks of 'Paddy The Baddy' and what a fight against the Liverpool native might look like:

“Paddy [Pimblett] versus myself is gonna happen at some point, I’m not sure when, but that’s definitely a fight that interests me. It’s definitely a fight that would be fun for the fans. It would make people feel something. Paddy the Baddy, what he stands for, who he is, myself, what I stand for, who I am, both of our fight styles. Chandler versus Paddy, it sounds like a fun one, and it will definitely happen."

While his original choice, a fight with Conor McGregor, is still in limbo, Chandler sees Pimblett as a viable option if the fight with the Irishman doesn't happen. Chandler said:

“Is it next? I don’t know, but it definitely could be. If Conor isn’t coming back then Paddy Pimblett is a great option but the London card [in March] might come too soon for us so maybe Vegas in the summertime.”